Sixteen years after the launch of Bitcoin, stablecoins have emerged as one of the most compelling applications of blockchain technology. Banks are reportedly “panicking” over stablecoins encroaching on their territory, while Fortune 500 companies are beginning to grasp their transformative potential. Shifting from blockchain to AI, Meta Platforms is quietly assembling a “superintelligence” unit, led…
The Ethereum Foundation said it will be donating $500,000 to the legal defense of Tornado Cash co-founder and developer Roman Storm, who faces charges related to allegations he conspired to run the crypto mixing service as an unlicensed money transmitter. In a Friday X post, the foundation said it would contribute $500,000 to Storm’s defense,…
Seven Solana ETF applicants filed S-1 statements with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 13; however, Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart doubts approval will come as soon as next week. “I think there needs to be a back and forth with the SEC and issuers to iron out details, so I doubt…
Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a joint motion on Thursday to release the $125 million in funds held in an escrow account to pay for settlement costs ordered by the court. According to the letter submitted by both parties, $50 million will be transferred to the SEC for the…
Key takeaway: Bitcoin (BTC) is generally not regarded as a reliable investment during periods of geopolitical uncertainty, particularly when oil prices spike in response to escalating global tensions. However, historical data suggests that such moments often present compelling buying opportunities for traders prepared to capitalize on market dislocations. Oil spikes often align with sharp, temporary…
Key takeaways: Rising spot ETH ETF inflows and BlackRock’s accumulation signal strong institutional investor interest, supporting a bullish outlook. A dip to $2,100 could be a strategic entry point, bolstered by tokenized AUM surpassing $5 billion and a potential Q4 breakout driven by year-end strategies. Ether (ETH) price witnessed a volatile period this week as the altcoin…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced several new hires, including those with experience in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. In a Friday notice, the SEC said Jamie Selway would join as the agency’s director of trading and markets. Selway worked as the global head of institutional markets for Blockchain.com from 2018 to…
A dry skillet and patience are all you need to transform leftover rice into a meal, Eric Kim writes. Bryan Gardner for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne Published June 13, 2025Updated June 13, 2025 I grew up with a rice cooker on the counter and a bag of rice the size of…
When Matt, Peter Listro’s son, grasped that his father’s death was imminent, the shock was so strong that it was physical: He felt in his chest the finality of what was to come. Matt, 39, hoped to marry one day. He had always pictured his father beaming at his wedding, and he had loved imagining…
Key takeaways: Bitcoin returns after major downside catalysts have exceeded 64.6% since 2010, suggesting that the recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East could be a BTC purchasing opportunity. Despite trading near all-time highs, Bitcoin’s Puell Multiple remains in the discount zone, indicating institutional accumulation and undervalued market conditions. Bitcoin (BTC) price fell to…